Director of Business Development (Tech Sales)

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan February 25, 2026 Workday

About TransPerfect:

TransPerfect is the world’s leading provider of language services and technology solutions, with over 100 offices globally. We partner with top industries and Fortune 500 companies to deliver comprehensive solutions that include interpretation, multicultural and digital marketing, SEO, website globalization, multimedia production, e-learning, training, and legal support. Our innovative software platforms enhance client partnerships by optimizing business processes.

What We’re Looking For:

Are you a driven individual with a passion for building relationships and achieving results? If so, we want to hear from you! At TransPerfect, we offer a dynamic environment where you can thrive, fast-track your career growth, and develop personally. We provide comprehensive training in our services, technology solutions, and workflows to set you up for success.

Position Summary:

As the Director of Business Development, you’ll be at the forefront of cultivating new business relationships and acquiring exciting new accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement effective strategies to drive new revenue and secure new business.

  • Manage the end to end sales cycles: identify, qualify, and close sales opportunities

  • Gain a deep understanding of TransPerfect’s services, benefits, and competitive advantages and promote TransPerfect by educating clients about our diverse services

  • Generate prospective leads and build client relationships through cold calling, online research, networking events, trade shows, and direct marketing.

  • Manage pricing and contractual issues, ensuring a thorough understanding of company procedures.

  • Provide client support and manage client expectations effectively

  • Coordinate with clients and production teams to quote, manage, and bill projects daily, ensuring smooth and profitable operations.

  • Communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

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How to Get Hired at TransPerfect

  • Apply through TransPerfect's Workday career portal at transperfect.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/transperfect. Different divisions (Games, Connect, DataForce) maintain separate career pages, so search across multiple portals. Freelance linguists apply through the Expert Hub at hub.transperfect.com.
  • Prepare rigorously for the skills assessment phase — TransPerfect's mandatory editing, proofreading, and language tests have a pass rate of only 10 to 15 percent. This is the primary screening bottleneck, and passing requires demonstrable expertise in your target language pair or functional domain.
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